2018 Wards 10 Best UX Winner: Ram 1500 Longhorn
WardsAuto editors evaluated the user experience of 25 all-new or significantly improved vehicles as part of the 2018 Wards 10 Best UX competition. That means assessing the ease of interacting with the vehicle by way of voice control, driver-assistance systems, phone pairing, infotainment and navigating touchscreens. The '19 Ram 1500 Longhorn Crew Cab is a 4-wheel-drive fullsize pickup with a sticker price of $66,650. (Photos by Tom Murphy)
September 18, 2018
Ram 1500 Limited is plush, burly and user-friendly.
Upright cordless phone charging in center console.
Massive screen customized with leather look to reinforce rugged brand character.
Detailed navigation directions in Longhorn trim.
Vertically oriented infotainment touchscreen can be reconfigured in Ram 1500 Longhorn.
Carpenters on the job may appreciate refresher course in geometry, trigonometry on underside of center armrest.
Charging ports, comfort controls in second row.
Controls for lighting, sunroof appear in console overhead.
Backup camera helps with hitching trailer.
Full-color 7-in. TFT display screen book-ended by gauges.
Voice, phone controls on left side of steering wheel.
Driver-assistance controlled from right side of steering wheel.
Air suspension can be activated for improved aerodynamics.
Hard toggles at base of center stack.
Running boards can be deployed to help with climbing in and out.
Digital controls glow at night.
Ram 1500 Longhorn Crew Cab assembled at FCA plant in Sterling Heights, MI.
Ram 1500 Longhorn Crew Cab assembled at FCA plant in Sterling Heights, MI.
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